title: Altered passive eruption: an etiology of short clinical crowns.
abstract: The gingival complex plays a vital role in the overall beauty of a smile. To predictably achieve a successful esthetic and functional result, the dentist must be able to precisely predict the treatment outcome based on biologic determinants. In this article, the biologic requirements for gingival health are discussed. In addition, a differential diagnosis for excess gingival display and treatment options for this condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 78284-7914, USA.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Dolt
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Robbins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016556:Crown Lengthening; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods; D012904:Smiling; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000473:pathology*; D014078:Tooth Eruption / Q000502:physiology*